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News published November 2019

Gaelic Art Club hailed a success
Published 18 Nov 2019
The importance of a creative arts club, Club Ealain (Arts Club), has been hailed by the parents of children who attend.
Housing Officer is Council’s Employee of the Year
Published 15 Nov 2019
A long serving Housing Officer who has worked tirelessly to ensure tenants are given the support they need is The Highland Council’s Employee of the Year.
Inverness Central by-election result
Published 15 Nov 2019
he by-election for a councillor to represent Inverness Central - Ward 14 on The Highland Council has been won by Emma Roddick - Scottish National Party (SNP).
Council announces Christmas Lights tribute
Published 15 Nov 2019
Highland Council's announced that Sunday’s Christmas Lights Switch On Celebrations in Inverness will be dedicated to memory of two members of its Lighting Department who passed away earlier this year.
Candidates confirmed for UK Parliamentary general election 2019
Published 14 Nov 2019
18 candidates are seeking election on Thursday 12 December for the three Highland UK Parliamentary general election constituencies.
Can You Help Develop a Highland-wide Food Growing Strategy?
Published 14 Nov 2019
The Highland Council is currently in the process of developing a Food Growing Strategy for Highland and is making a call to green-fingered residents with an interest in “growing your own food."
Virtual reality lessons ignite Highland children’s imaginations
Published 14 Nov 2019
Daviot Primary School is delighted to share that their children are pioneering virtual reality (VR) learning in Highland to help raise engagement and increase attainment for all pupils.
Council update on Inverness Victorian Market business case
Published 14 Nov 2019
Highland Council representatives met with Inverness Victorian Market and Fish Hall businesses yesterday evening (Wednesday 13 November 2019).
Game on! Competition for pupils across Northern Alliance launches
Published 13 Nov 2019
Primary school pupils from across the Northern Alliance are to benefit from the opportunity to take part in a competition to create a game using coding software, SCRATCH.
Temporary closure of Academy Street, Inverness on Sunday 17 November
Published 13 Nov 2019
Highland Council can confirm that Academy Street, Inverness, will be closed for a time on Sunday 17 November 2019.